Chinese Hardtack
Contributor: Peggy Rasmussen
CC Original
“This is a Jessie Godfrey recipe for Christmas goodies.”
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
salt to taste
Sift flour, baking powder, sugar. Add dates and nuts. Add well-beaten eggs a little at a time. Pat into 9 x 13″ pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cut while hot and roll in powdered sugar.
Note: The dough when baked is extremely hot.